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How to  This article is part of our  Photography Business Startup Guide —a curated list of articles to help you plan, start, and grow your photography business! If you have some creative photography chops, you might want to  open your own business . You’re not alone in wanting to turn your creative outlet into a money-making venture. Photography is a popular profession and hobby right now—and that’s the problem. As camera gear has become more affordable and consumer-friendly, and almost every smartphone now features a great camera, everyone’s a photographer.  But, that doesn’t mean you should toss your dreams of owning a photography business aside. It just means you may have to work a little harder to set yourself apart from the flock of amateur shooters. To help you find your photography foothold, we asked three professional photographers who started their own businesses to share their tips for success. The planning stage Write a photography business plan For starte...

PHOTOGRAPHY CULTURE 8 PHOTOGRAPHY GOALS TO WORK TOWARDS IN 2021 (AND HOW TO ACHIEVE THEM) DAN GINN NO COMMENTS 01/20/2021 4 MINS READ Setting photographs goals is a great way of ensuring growth. There are several benefits to setting yourself new photography goals at the start of a new year. Most obviously, it allows you to improve your skillset and get better at your craft. But it also encourages emotional growth, as you work towards targets and take satisfaction when you reach them. Having photography goals can also help you if you find yourself stagnated. And they’re useful for those struggling with their mental health, looking for a focus to help them get out of any darkness they may find themselves in. No matter the motive, goals are essential, and in this piece, we share some ideas for things you can work on throughout 2021. Advertisement MAKE IT ONE OF YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY GOALS TO CREATE A COMPETITION WINNING IMAGE PHOTO BY NINA WELCH-KLING. WINNER OF THE PHOBLOGRAPHER’S 2020 STREET...